Walter Benjamin said that cities are the baton of human imagination. They are probably humans’ ultimate works of art. Cities are also the sites where other forms of art take place and persevere. For instance, the most important museums and galleries are located in cities. Seen from the outside, in a panoramic view, the layout … Continue reading →

What is the real purpose of publishing? An answer can be provided by this article published recently in the New York Times on the subject of ‘predatory’ journals: “Many Academics Are Eager to Publish in Worthless Journals” ‘Predatory’ journals refer to those publishing outlets where academics pay a fee to get published. The article avoids … Continue reading →

Novels that are based in cities can illustrate the evolution of urban planning. By describing and re-creating a place, these stories can grasp details that lie beyond the scope of formal urban planning research. They might also provide, I guess, more powerful explanations than academic articles of the role of planning in a given city. … Continue reading →

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